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flag South Dakota bill shifts 2026 primary petition deadline to avoid conflicts, passes committee.

flag A South Dakota bill would move the June 2026 primary election nominating petition deadline from the last Tuesday in March to the third Tuesday, aiming to give county auditors more time to prepare ballots amid calendar conflicts like Easter. flag The change, supported by election officials and the Secretary of State’s Office, seeks to prevent missed deadlines and protect voters’ rights. flag The bill, which includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately if passed, passed the House State Affairs Committee 7-5 and now heads to the full House for debate. flag Some lawmakers, including Speaker Jon Hansen, oppose it, citing concerns about fairness and transparency, especially for candidates already gathering signatures.

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